Climate activists briefly disrupt air traffic in Geneva
PROTESTERS on the tarmac at Geneva airport briefly disrupted air traffic today before operations were gradually resumed, the airport said, as dozens of climate activists blocked a nearby business jet convention. “Due to the incursion of people on the tarmac, the air traffic was momentarily disrupted. It has been gradually resuming since 12.40pm (1040 GMT),” […]
Maritime defence vital to overcome threats in Malaysia waters, says PM
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the question of defence and preparedness of the country’s maritime assets, especially the Royal Malaysian Navy, is the government’s main priority to overcome threats in the country’s waters. Anwar said he would look at the needs, but all decisions will be based on the country’s ability to prepare the required resources.
Abang Johari instructs state secretary to look into grouses of bird's nest traders
SIBU: The grouses of bird’s nest traders here have been heard, and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has instructed the state secretary to look into the matter. Read full story
Tawau cops nab three suspects, seize RM57k worth of syabu
KOTA KINABALU: Police arrested two men and a woman and seized 753.73g of syabu worth RM57,000 in Tawau last week. Read full story
JB cops detain businessman for threatening pensioner
JOHOR BARU: A businessman has been detained for allegedly making criminal threats against a pensioner. Read full story
Old bombs found in Jertih
JERTIH: A bulldozer driver stumbled upon two old bombs while clearing land near a community hall in Seberang Jertih here, on Tuesday (May 23) afternoon. Read full story
Johor issues stern warning against organising immoral activities
JOHOR BAHRU: The state government has warned all parties not to organise any programme that encourages people to commit immoral activities. Read full story
Perak assembly passes hotel bill 2023
THE Perak legislative assembly today passed the Perak hotel bill 2023, which aims to replace the Boarding House Enactment 1927. Speaker Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid said the bill was approved through a bloc vote with 32 members agreeing and 25 dissenting.
IMF says UK economy to grow this year in big U-turn
THE International Monetary Fund today delivered a major U-turn on its forecast for the United Kingdom’s economy, saying it expected growth this year, just one month after predicting a contraction. Britain’s economy is now predicted to expand by 0.4%, the IMF said in its latest outlook document which partly cited weaker energy prices.
Young Umno supporters have no problem voting for Pakatan, says Hairi
UMNO supporters, especially the younger generation, have no qualms about voting for Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates, including those from DAP, in the state elections, Umno Youth vice-chief Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said. He said this is because the young people are now more politically literate and mature to face the new direction of local politics following the collaboration between Barisan Nasional […]